Child Welfare: Service Area Manager

Are you passionate about making a positive impact and helping families thrive?

At A Blessing of Hope Family Services, we’re on a mission to reunify families and strengthen communities across Nebraska. We believe that with the right support, every family has the potential to flourish. If you're a leader who is dedicated to making a difference, we want you on our team!

We’re looking for an experienced Service Area Manager to lead our dynamic team in the Central Service Area (Grand Island, Hastings, and Kearney). In this role, you'll oversee a team of professionals providing essential family services in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services division, and Probation Administration. Your leadership will help ensure the safety and well-being of families, while empowering your team to achieve the goal of family reunification and prevention of abuse/neglect.

This role is HYBRID: Some in-office and some remote work.
Office will be located in Kearney, NE and manager will need to be in the office 3-4 days a week.

What You'll Do

• Lead and Develop a Team: Manage and coach a team of service providers, supporting their professional growth and ensuring they meet performance goals.
• Ensure Quality Service Delivery: Oversee the implementation of family services, ensuring adherence to case plans from the Department of Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services, and Probation.
• Build Strong Relationships: Foster positive connections with staff, families, and key stakeholders (DHHS/Probation) to support family reunification and prevent abuse and neglect.
• Monitor Documentation and Compliance: Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation is completed according to program guidelines.
• Drive Operational Success: Contribute to the smooth day-to-day operations of the Central Service Area office, ensuring the team is working effectively and meeting organizational goals.

What We're Looking For

• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, coach, and support a team to achieve their goals.
• Experience in Child Welfare: Prior experience in child welfare or human services (minimum 4 years if no degree).
• Education: Preferred Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field (Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, etc.), or relevant experience.
• Clear Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective team management and documentation review.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a structured approach to operations.
• Reliable Transportation: Must have a reliable vehicle and valid insurance to travel for work-related tasks.
• Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years old.
• Background Check: Must have a clear criminal history, abuse/neglect registry check, and driving record with no more than three points.

Perks & Benefits

• 401K Match to help you save for the future
• 100% Paid Maternity Leave after one year of employment
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (United Healthcare - we pay 70% of the premium)
• Life Insurance Policy
• Unlimited PTO for vacation and sick leave
• 8 Paid Holidays per year

Job Type

• Full-time, Salaried (based on education and experience)
• Monday through Friday with rotating on-call weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• We do three separate background checks, one criminal, a CPS background check with DHHS, and a Motor Vehicle Report. Would anything show up on any of these including speeding tickets?
• Do you speak any additional languages besides English?
• What is your leadership style:

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Child welfare: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kearney, NE (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kearney, NE: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000